Why Choose Mediation

What can be Mediated

We are a trusted San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law firm.

Many people who go through separation or divorce feel that the only way to handle the conflict between parties is through all-out legal warfare. This is simply not true. In fact, with the aid of our trained and experienced family law mediators and attorneys, divorcing parties successfully negotiate agreements through mediation and in doing so overcome very tough problems ranging from complex property and support issues to delicate matters involving parenting of children. Even if your relationship with your spouse is irreparable, we can guide you through the entire divorce process and help resolve virtually any family law matter without needless emotional and financial stress imposed on parties by the litigation process. We concentrate our practice exclusively in the area of divorce and family law mediation and we serve clients through this alternative to litigation in San Diego, Orange County and throughout Southern California.

About Us

Scott Levin is an Attorney/Mediator and the principal of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. Scott exclusively provides mediation services for family law matters and does not ever represent a single divorcing spouse against the other in a traditional litigation setting. During his career as a litigation attorney, in-house corporate counsel, business owner and alternative resolution professional, Scott gained a passion for helping individuals and groups define and realize their preferred outcomes and in doing so focused his efforts on negotiating agreements that benefit all parties. Scott knows that mediation offers families – especially children – a more positive outcome than litigation. After years of experiencing the destructive “win-lose” litigation structure facing divorcing couples, Scott made the choice to put clients first and has developed a successful practice that fosters innovative solutions and mutually agreeable resolutions through collaboration, communication and cooperation.

What We Do – Divorce Without Court – Divorce & Family Law Mediations

Mediation is a voluntary, gentler alternative to traditional divorce that saves on time and money and can eliminate the need for parties to ever appear in court. We Help Clients Successfully Mediate All of these Family Law and Divorce Issues:

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% OF AMERICAN CHILDREN WHO WILL WATCH THEIR PARENTS DIVORCE

93

% OF DIVORCING COUPLES WHO WOULD ROCOMMEND MEDIATION TO OTHERS

96

% OF COUPLES WHO REPORTED BEING HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH THE MEDIATION PROCESS

What Our Clients Say About Us

He possesses a compassion that is rare Scott had all of the qualities that we needed and he did a great job of helping to resolve a very difficult situation. He possesses a compassion that is rare and both parties felt like he truly listened to our positions until he understood what we were trying to say. His demeanor and objectivity was invaluable to us and exactly what we needed in order to successfully mediate a difficult separation.

Diane H

You made all the difference Thank you so much for helping to navigate us through a very difficult time. Your generosity and guidance ultimately made it possible for me to put aside my concerns and move forward with my divorce …You made all the difference.

Laura S

He kept us focused on the end goal Mediating a divorce is very difficult when both parties can’t stand each other and kids and a sizable estate is at issue. I decided to give it a shot after Scott explained that mediation is really a smart business decision due to all the time and money savings that are possible. I didn’t care about the emotional benefits and the other hippy-ish things he mentioned. I was very skeptical and still am so surprised that we actually completed the entire process with his help. He kept us focused on the end goal and no matter how many times we tried to derail the process, his common-sense approach and creative solutions for custody and asset division made all the difference in the world. Thank you.

David T

We worked as a team We went to Scott before we got married for a prenuptial agreement. We worked as a team, my now husband and I along with Scott, to come up with a fair agreement. Having to be in the same room with him to negotiate this was scary but with Scott’s laid back style, we were able to do this and the experience brought us closer. It was a win-win.

Michelle W

We can’t wait for our upcoming wedding My Fiance and I went through 2 other lawyers and then thank goodness found Scott to help us with our prenuptial agreement. For anyone going through a prenup, it’s not fun- i highly encourage mediation and Scott was effective, reasonably priced and most importantly got us to the finish line! We are now excited that this is past us and we can’t wait for our upcoming wedding

Why Choose Us

• Our firm is a specialist mediation practice. We don’t do anything else. Our mediators have extensively trained in mediation and family matters. • We can offer mediation that is custom tailored to suit any type of matter or situation due to our extensive training and experiences. • Access to mediators that are deeply skilled and experienced professionals from a variety of professions, including legal, financial, mental health and coaching. • Creative solutions to all financial and family-related issues in divorce. • A free consultation to decide if mediation is right for you. • A private and comfortable setting. • Flexible meeting times including: mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. • Fair pricing • Mediation in English or Spanish.

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Scott is a compassionate, experienced, and highly professional mediator. As an attorney, I can say without hesitation... that you should absolutely avoid the traditional divorce route--which is essentially litigation. Scott cuts through the protracted and agonizing traditional process, files all of the paperwork, and is so informed and so wonderfully balanced in his approach. He's a wonderful human being. And an intelligent and competent attorney!read more

Scott is one of my Vesta Divorce colleagues and he’s not only a great mediator but also a friend. I’ve been able to... see his legal knowledge and compassion in action every week when we have our Vesta webinars. I wish I had known him when I was going through my divorce! I would recommend him to my family and friends that choose the mediation route for their divorce because I know they’d be in good hands. If you’re in need of an excellent mediator, please reach out to Scott Levin.read more

Knowing Scott for quite some time now, it is not a difficult thing at all to recommend him and his Team for incredible... Mediation Services. I have such respect for an attorney that decides to devote himself to the best possible resolutions available to a couple as opposed to fighting it out in court. It is better for the parties involved, the children-if there are any, and the Bankbook.The energy involved in truly coming to an amicable resolution for everyone involved as opposed to letting a judge decide is not only noble, but, I have had no problems in recommending Scott to anyone who needs his services- truly a good-hearted profesional that I feel fortunate to know!read more

Scott is one of the most personable attorneys I know and because of his personality, his work as a divorce mediator is... indispensable. I can see how he would put the parties at ease during these stressful times and help them reach an agreement rather than going to court. I have done many presentations with Scott on the legal aspects of divorce and the process so I can attest to his knowledge and demeanor. I recommend Scott as a mediator for people I have consulted with who may not have considered mediation and for my clients who want to take their cases out of the courts. Scott provides a crucial service to the family law community here in San Diego!read more

We went to Scott before we got married for a prenuptial agreement. We worked as a team, my now husband and I along with... Scott, to come up with a fair agreement. Having to be in the same room with him to negotiate this was scary but with Scott's laid back style, we were able to do this and the experience brought us closer. It was a win-win.read more

Scott is a professional and caring meditator that understands the many nuances to divorce. His ability to work with... other professionals such as financial advisors, real estate agents, mortgage professionals and divorce coaches allows him to paint the most accurate picture of a couple's situation. I refer all of my contacts to him for mediation.read more

My Finance and I went through 2 other lawyers and then thank goodness found Scott to help us with our prenuptial... agreement. For anyone going through a prenup, it's not fun- i highly encourage mediation and Scott was effective, reasonably priced and most importantly got us to the finish line! We are now excited that this is past us and we can't wait for our upcoming wedding.read more

I went to see Scott after reading positive reviews online. My partner and I sat down with him to share information and... review our options. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. He was NOT interested in just making his money and seeing us separate. He was very genuwin in making sure we knew how serious this was and the consequences of separation. Highly recommend working with Scott if you are unfortunately deciding to separate.read more

Scott is the consummate professional and I highly recommend his mediation services! He has a natural ability to connect... and put people at ease, which comes from years of experience. Scott lends his expertise by providing thoughtful discussion on how to best address the WHOLE family’s needs. It is apparent he genuinely cares about creating a smooth process in what are inevitably difficult circumstances.read more

Scott is a highly skilled mediator. He has integrity and cares about his clients. I highly recommend Scott if you are... in need of a divorce, legal separation or paternity matter. You will save a lot of time, money and stress!read more

Scott is truly dedicated to the best outcome for the family of his clients. He really does a great job of helping set... up a successful life after marriage for all parties involved.Highly recommend.read more

We visited Scott and his co-mediator Diane for divorce mediation after starting with two lawyers in litigation. We... hadn't gotten anything done with the attorneys other than blowing through lots of money and we came to Scott for help. He was nice and casual and offered us a great alternative to litigation. We both went to see them over 4 sessions and finalized an agreement. I really think they care for people and are passionate about their profession. Thank you!read more